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Max van Anen
Rucphen, Netherlands

Hey, I'm Max 👋

I make complex software simple

I help businesses build scalable web apps, modernize legacy systems, and ship features faster. From React frontends to cloud infrastructure - I've got you covered.

Trusted by amazing teams at

APM TerminalsAPM Terminals
NN Investment PartnersNN Investment Partners
ING NederlandING Nederland
Nationale Postcode LoterijNationale Postcode Loterij
KLMKLM

About Me

I'm a software engineer based in the Netherlands who genuinely loves building things that work. I've worked with enterprises like APM Terminals and Goldman Sachs, where I learned that the best solutions come from really understanding the problem first.

Whether it's architecting cloud-native systems, optimizing React performance, or untangling legacy code - I bring clarity to complexity. I believe in writing code that humans can understand, delivering on time, and keeping communication crystal clear.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new tech, contributing to open source, or enjoying the Dutch countryside. I work best with teams who value quality, transparency, and getting things done.

Coffee Powered
Clean Code Fan
Fast Shipper
Problem Solver
Full-Stack Engineering Excellence

What I Do & How I Can Help

Battle-tested engineer who ships production code for global enterprises. From architecture design to implementation, I deliver solutions that scale.

ReactReact
TypeScriptTypeScript
JavaJava
KotlinKotlin
AWSAWS
DockerDocker
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
GraphQLGraphQL

Frontend Engineering

React, TypeScript, Next.js with performance optimization focus

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsTailwindCSSVue.jsjQuery
  • Single Page Applications with 200% performance gains
  • Progressive Web Apps & Mobile-First Design
  • Accessibility & SEO optimization
  • Component libraries & design systems

Backend Engineering

Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot with enterprise architecture focus

JavaKotlinSpring BootNode.jsGraphQLREST APIs
  • Microservices & Domain-Driven Design
  • Event-driven architectures with Kafka
  • High-performance API design
  • Legacy system modernization

Cloud & DevOps

AWS architecture, Kubernetes orchestration, Infrastructure as Code

AWS LambdaEC2KubernetesDockerTerraformCI/CD
  • Cloud migration & cost optimization
  • Serverless architecture design
  • GitOps with ArgoCD/Flux
  • Monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana

Data & Messaging

Event-driven architectures and real-time data processing

Apache KafkaPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisEvent Sourcing
  • CQRS & Event Sourcing patterns
  • Real-time data streaming
  • Database optimization & migration
  • Message queue architecture

Need something specific? Let's discuss how I can help solve your technical challenges.

Tech Stack

Current tools I work with daily (and love)

Frontend & UI

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsTailwindCSSVue.jsjQuery

Backend & APIs

JavaKotlinSpring BootNode.jsGraphQLREST APIsMicroservices

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS LambdaCloudFrontEC2KubernetesDockerTerraform

Data & Messaging

Apache KafkaPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisOracleSQL Server

DevOps & Tools

GitCI/CDGitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsJiraConfluence

Architecture & Testing

Domain-Driven DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureTDDPlaywrightSeleniumCucumber

Always learning and staying current with the latest in cloud, web, and enterprise technologies.

Let's Clear Things Up

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions I get most often. Don't see yours? Just shoot me a message!

Still have questions?

Let's have a chat

Client Portfolio

Trusted by leading enterprises to build and scale their critical systems. Contractor delivering production-ready solutions that actually work.

Financial Services
Goldman Sachs Asset Management logo

Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Front End / AWS Engineer

Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

Technologies Used:

ReactTypeScriptAWSNext.jsGraphQL
Logistics
APM Terminals logo

APM Terminals

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Jun 2022 - Present

Technologies Used:

ReactTypeScriptKotlinKubernetesKafka
Banking
ING Labs logo

ING Labs

Full Stack Spring Boot Java Software Engineer

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

Technologies Used:

Java 11Spring BootMySQLAzureCucumber
Aviation
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines logo

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Java & Front-End Software Engineer

Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

Technologies Used:

JavaSpring MVCjQueryOracleApache CXF
Insurance
Nationale Nederlanden logo

Nationale Nederlanden

Full-Stack Software Engineer

May 2013 - Dec 2016

Technologies Used:

Spring BootJavaVue.jsjQuerySQL Server

Ready to Add Your Company to This List?

Let's discuss how my experience with global enterprises can help accelerate your next project.

Testimonials

What enterprise teams and technical leaders say about working with me. Real feedback from real projects.

"Max is able to quickly empathize with a situation and translate business requirements into a technically appropriate solution."
Erik Peschier

Erik Peschier

Freelance Full Stack Developer

Independent Consultant
"I recommend Max as a very good Java developer, team-player and engaged to respect delivery constraints."
Bassam Sater

Bassam Sater

Project Management Expert

Senior Project Manager
"With his knowledge of JAVA/J2EE development skills, Max will be an asset to any organization he works for."
Bert Kraaikamp

Bert Kraaikamp

Former CEO & Founder

Sytac
"Max is a real team player who is up for a joke, and is also a true professional."
Edwin Witlox

Edwin Witlox

Technical Outsource Manager

Technical Leadership
"Max is technically very skilled in both Java and .NET development... he always fulfilled his promises."
Rakesh A. Gogar

Rakesh A. Gogar

Project Manager

Project Management

Ready to build something amazing?

Let's chat about your project. No commitments, no sales pitch - just a friendly conversation about how I can help.

Or reach out directly:

max@maxzilla.nlLinkedInGitHub

I typically respond within 24 hours